Dispute Resolution: Arbitration | Global

John Terry is highly regarded for his practice emphasis on alternative dispute resolution, playing a prominent role in a range of investor-state arbitration proceedings. He is based in Torys' Toronto office.

Martin Valasek is renowned for his handling of major international disputes, with significant experience overseeing arbitration matters on behalf of companies in the natural resources, energy and manufacturing industries. He represents such clients in proceedings conducted under ad hoc, ICC, LCIA and ICSID rules.

Toronto-based Robert Wisner of McMillan is regularly mandated on high-stakes arbitration proceedings involving international trade issues in addition to a wealth of commercial disputes, including joint venture, shareholder and partnership cases.

Junior Sirivar handles an impressive array of international arbitral proceedings arising in the natural resources and energy sectors, as well as domestic commercial disputes.

Luis Sarabia operates from the Toronto office of Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg. Known for his strength in the energy industry, he acts on an impressive array of international and domestic arbitrations within the sector. He is also particularly known for his longstanding involvement in arbitration cases relating to Latin America.

Pierre Bienvenu is based in Montréal and is senior counsel at IMK. He offers extensive experience in arbitration proceedings and is increasingly viewed as a go-to arbitrator for cases across an extensive range of sectors, including energy and telecoms.

Robert Deane KC is the national leader of Borden Ladner Gervais's arbitration group. Based in Vancouver, he operates a robust arbitration practice with experience acting on commercial disputes and investor-state proceedings.

Stephen Drymer heads the international arbitration group at Montréal-based Woods LLP. He is highly regarded for his expertise across both domestic and international arbitration conducted under ad hoc and institutional rules. He frequently acts on investor-state disputes, acting as either a neutral or arbitration counsel.

Vasilis Pappas co-heads the international arbitration practice group at Bennett Jones, dividing his time between Vancouver and Calgary. He is widely esteemed for his skilled handling of disputes arising from the natural resources and energy industries.

Angus Gunn KC is a respected lawyer practicing with Eyford Partners in Vancouver. He operates a robust commercial arbitration practice, being familiar with ad hoc and ICDR proceedings.

David Tupper is a partner based in Blakes' Calgary office. He is noted for his commercial arbitration practice, where he regularly acts for clients in the energy and construction disputes.

Derek Ricci is well-versed in commercial disputes, including both civil litigation and arbitration matters.

Iris Antonios is held in high esteem for her international arbitration practice, advising on both treaty and commercial claims. She also offers expertise in enforcement and wider commercial litigation matters.

Lauren Tomasich is commended for her arbitration practice. She advises on domestic and international proceedings.

Michael Donaldson KC is a highly experienced disputes lawyer, with clients benefiting from his impressive track record in high-stakes litigation and arbitration matters.

Sonia Bjorkquist is based in Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt's Toronto office. She regularly acts for clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Sonia is also the chair of the firm's national disputes department.